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If you have read this blog at least once, you know that I am a stilletto loving woman. I really find no use for flip flops. Until now that it is. I’m on vacation in Hawaii (which is why my postings have been close to nil this week), and my shoe of choice has been non other than the flip flop. When I was a kid, these things were called thongs. But alas, the word thong has taken on a whole new connotation which we will not discuss at this moment in time. I can however say that in casual Hawaii, the flip flop is the ideal shoe.

I happen to be watching my Golden State Warriors in the NBA Semi-finals at the moment, and just so happened to stumble on these NBA flip flops. I thought those guys wore sneakers!

And if you want somer really hot flip flops, you have got to check out Nine West.

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So you thought you were really working it in those 4 inch stilettos? Forget it sister. Yves Saint Laurent has introduced a towering 5 1/2 inch stiletto platform that has all the A list Hollywood divas lining up.
Reports RAAKHEE MIRCHANDANI of Page Six:

The must-have shoe for spring is the “Tribute” from Yves Saint Laurent, adorned with a towering 5 1/2-inch heel. Sold out in most New York retailers, it’s one of the tallest high-fashion shoes ever produced - yet celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani can’t wait to walk at elevations usually reserved for Las Vegas dancers and Vivid Video actresses.

The $640-$660 Mary Jane style comes in four colors: violet, red, black suede and black leather. The slingback version comes in violet, black leather and green suede. Adding to the walking challenge - and the reason the heel can go so high - is the 11/2-inch platform on the front of the shoe.

BuLuckily, the “Tribute” also comes in a more manageable 3 1/2 -inch version. If you’re a wimp.

Check out Christina Aguilera working the super sexy, super high heel YSL Mary Jane.

Shoe collectors and shoe fetishes alike will be clamoring for this hot shoe. It’s sure to be a classic.

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I finally figured out that I’m pretty basic when it comes to fashion. I love fine details, good quality, impressive fabrics and leathers. But what I don’t like is a bunch of frou frou. You know, bows, frills, excess. To that end, the bulk of my wardrobe is black and white, with a spot of color here and there. So therefore most of my shoes are non other that your basic black. Well, I’ll regress a moment. I do have a few pair of animal print, red patent, pink lacy stiletos, metallic sandals, snakeskin wedges in an odd color. But alas, I’m your basic black girl.

So when I saw InStyle’s feature on Floral footwear, I was prepared to be disgusted. But, I’m pleasantly surprised. I actually think I could stomach a pair of these shoes with a cute little summer frock. Or paired with capris while I’m cruising Santorini. Ok, wake up Tracey.

Here is InStyle’s picks for perfect floral footwear:
Stunning Wedges
THE FIND Fabric-and-leather wedges by Delman
THE PRICE $365
BUY ONLINE delmanshoes.com
WHY YOU WANT IT The flirty floral print is a perfect compliment to a little white dress; a trompe l’oeil stripe down the heel gives the walkable wedge a delicate look.

Sweet Slip-Ons
THE FIND Fabric slingback flats by Report
THE PRICE $45
BUY ONLINE piperlime.com
WHY YOU WANT IT The white-and-bright pattern adds sass to a casual spring look, and you’ll love how the comfy rubber soles cradle your feet

THE FIND Betsey Johnson sandals with bow accent
THE PRICE $160
BUY ONLINE zappos.com
WHY YOU WANT IT The Holly Hobby blue-and-yellow print will remind you of pinafores past; the braided straps and blue bows will set off a sexy pair of stems.

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Yesterday I couldn’t think of a thing to write on my blog. I had total writer’s block. And I suppose that was for a reason, because I got the most remarkable comment left on that post. It wasn’t about designer shoes, or what the new trend was. Rather it addressed the needs of children in Africa for shoes. Please read on.

Katelyn Clapham has started a wonderful fund raising drive:

Problem
In rural areas of Africa, schools are widely dispersed and public transportation is scarce, forcing girls to travel long distances to and from school daily. The scorching roads and risk of diseases, like hookworm, make shoes a necessity. Going to school barefoot can also be a source of embarrassment, keeping girls from speaking up in class and getting the most from their education. Unfortunately, the cost of shoes is more than many families can afford.

The Gift
Your donation of $14 will set a girl in Africa on the path to success by providing a pair of sturdy shoes to ease her long journey to school. Her new shoes will also boost her confidence to participate fully in her education. In the words of one student in Ghana who received a pair of shoes from CAMFED: “I now look as neat and proud as any other school-girl.”
Educating girls is the quickest route to alleviating poverty in Africa, but the direct costs of education, including shoes, keep millions of girls out of school each year. Give your loved one a gift that will ensure that one more girl receives the education she needs to lift herself and her family out of poverty. Your donation will also help strengthen the economy in these rural areas of Africa as CAMFED buys items locally whenever possible.

See it here

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I usually write about women’s shoes, but I can’t help but remember when I used to buy little girls shoes. They are so darn cute. And this time of the year, all the patent leather styles are available for Easter. So now is the time to stock up on your children’s dress shoes. I never had to buy shoes for little boys, but they have some great styles too. Here are a few that I found that are just darling. I’m a complete fool for Italian shoes, and I bought the same for my daughters.

Check out Primigi ‘Andes’ Mary Jane. Not exactly a budget price point at $54.95, but they are probably so soft for your toddlers feet.

And how about this Umi ‘Posey’ T-Strap white with a pink sole. I wish they had that in my size!

And of course, there is good old Stride Rite, they have been doing children’s shoes for years. They always have dependable style for children. Can’t go wrong with your basic black or white patent Mary Jane.

For the young man in your life. the dress shoes mimic the most stylish men’s shoes. Kenneth Cole Reaction, priced from $44.95 to $49.95. Available at Nordstrom.

Now, just dragging your kids out to get new shoes may be another matter altogether. But if you have the makings of a true shoe diva, it shouldn’t be a problem at all, and I recommend the red patent mayr jane.

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For all you designer shoe lovers, I found a new site worth checking out — Foot Candy Shoes. What a cute name, and what gorgeous shoes they have. They have all the best designers, many I haven’t really had time to check into, but now I can! Look at this darling floral peep toe pump by LUCIANO PADOVAN. Can’t you just see that with a summer frock?

I think this must be on my lust list for the week! Foot Candy Shoes also carries the following brands:

ALEXANDER NEEL
BALLY
BCBGMAXAZRIA
BETTYE MULLER
BRIAN ATWOOD
CASADEI
CESARE PACIOTI
CHRISTIAN LACROIX
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
CONSTANCA BASTO
EMILIO PUCCI
EMMA HOPE SHOES
ETRO
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI
HARPER LEE
HOLLYWOULD
ITALOBALESTRI
ISAAC MIZRAHI
JIMMY CHOO
KATE SPADE
LAMBERTSON TRUEX
LE SILLA
LOEFFLER RANDALL
LUCIANO PADOVAN
MAGNOLIA
MANOLO BLAHNIK
MARC JACOBS
MATERIA PRIMA
MISS TRISH OF CAPRI
MOSCHINO
NICOLE MILLER
PATRICIA GREEN
POLLINI
RANCHO LOCO
RENE CAOVILLA
RODO
SCORAH
SERGIO ROSSI
SIGERSON MORRISON
WILL S FANCY

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Any woman who is a true devotee of beautiful shoes, must give all due homage to Christian Louboutin. The current issue of Allure features Chrisitan Louboutin as an modern day influencer in fashion. I’m not one to argue. He makes the most beautiful shoes. He clearly understands what makes a woman drool over leather and straps. The coveted red sole makes more red carpet appearances than any other shoe. If I could afford a wardrobe of Christian Louboutin shoes, I’d probably be afraid to wear them. I wouldn’t want to scuff that gorgeous sole. In the meantime, I’m satisfied to add yet one more pair to my lust list.

• Metallic pewter leather.
• Peep toe.
• Covered platform sole and heel.
• Signature red sole.
• Made in Italy.
Abailable at Bergdorf Goodman for $785

In case anyone forgot, I’m a size 11M.

Lust list updated.

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Are your sneakers basic white, or black or brown? Mix it up. Add some spice to your footwear. Try a little color with your sneaks. Every major athletic shoe company has some jazzy sneakers.

Check out this Reebok SJ Retro Aztec sneakers in blue/citron/red/navy. $80 at Nordstrom.

I love Puma’s sneakers. They are actually my sneaker of choice. I used to be an avowed Adidas fan. Especially when I played tennis everyday, but the style of Puma is right up my alley. I in particular love the laceless styles that they make. I travel quite a bit for work, so being able to pull those suckers off and throw them right back on without lacing is ideal for airport security lines. Check out colorful sneak: LAB II WOMENS
Color: Violet Quartz/Orchid Purple/White
Price: $70.00

Originally released in 1981, the LAB II is a lightweight trainer with an unique midsole presentation. The LAB II is made of mesh.

Now, Adidas still is on track with great shoes, and colorful ones at that. I love this red sneak. The Spider is $90 and is pictured in Victory Red/Amber. Hot shoes.

Who doesn’t love old school Chuck Taylors? My colleague at Shopping Tips Online paid homage to Chuck Taylor’s recently. Well, old school school meets hip hop bling with this metallic high top Chuck. Right on time for the spring metallic shoe trend as well.

So if you aren’t an oline shopper, check out shoe store in your area that specialize in cool sneakers. On the East Coast, check out Prodigy. Prodigy is a new sneaker store in the East Village, on Avenue B (Corner of 2nd Street), NYC. They sell a wide range of Nike products, including Jordans, Nike Skateboarding and Nike Quickstrike. Here is their address!

Prodigy
17 Ave B (Corner of 2nd St)
New York, NY 10009
212-228-4737

On the West Coast check out FrontRunners. They have more brands that you can shake a stick at.

Go ahead, add a little color to your sneaker wardrobe.

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Piperlime is featuring a bevy of new platform styles for spring. Cute and colorful. Sassy and Sexy. Take your pick.

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The Christmas frenzy is over and it’s time to rack up shoes. January is the month for bargain shoe shopping.

Check out Nordstrom for major cuts on women’s, men’s and kids shoes.

Piperlime has up to 50% off loads of shoes and boots. Just in time for winter chill.

Zappos has hundreds of shoes for everyone in the family on sale. Dress, to sport to casual.

Online Shoes has up to 65% off on their shoes too.

For designer shoes, check out Eluxury. They boast an exclusive collection of Tod’s, Dior, Roberto Cavelli, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Pucci, Juicy Couture and more.

And don’t to forget your local boutiques. City Search and guides like Daily Candy and Julie B are excellent choices for finding shoe boutiques in your locale. This is a good time to score high end fashion in privately owned stores. It’s time to move that old inventory to make way for new spring selections. You would be surprised how you can even do a little negotiating when buying more than one pair. Try it!

And if you see these Jimmy Choo boots on sale anywhere, let me know.

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Take 50% off shoes online at Nordstrom. Plus check out new shoes for Spring. Personally, I always use this time of the year to rack up on shoes that I have had my eye on all Fall. Winter is just upon is, so fall and winter shoes are still in fashion!

The wedge heel is still important for spring as it was all year long.

Happy Shopping!

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I’m all about shoe shopping. And shoe shopping for a worthy cause makes it all the more satifsying. This is the third instance I have come across recently of shoes for causes. QVC has their annual shoe sale blitz for Breast Cancer and recently Heather Mills had celebrities like Pam Anderson donate shoes for auction to MAG (Mines Advisory Group).
Check out 2 noteworthy causes:

1. TOMS Benefiting South American Children. Buy a pair of their shoes, they get one too!

According to Elle:
A case of burnout blossomed into a full-blown epiphany when entrepreneur/Amazing Race 2 cast member Blake Mycoskie’s extended South American sabbatical led to true love…and heartbreak. The love was for the people and the culture (particularly the Argentinean pastimes of tango, sailing, and polo), while the heartbreak was caused by the extreme poverty he saw in villages and cities throughout his journey. Enter TOMS (short for “tomorrow”), a colorful, unisex take on the ubiquitous slip-on Argentine utility shoe (think Vans, but lighter). The company’s motto, “To make life more comfortable,” extends beyond the wearer to envelop an overarching corporate mission: For each pair of TOMS sold, a South American child in need gets a pair as well.
Plus the shoes look comfy and a practical choice for spring summer casual wear.

2. AEROSOLES
A portion of the proceeds from their Yanky Andy and Fine N Andy shoes will be donated to the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance, a protram of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cancer killer, but with proper screening, it’s largely preventable. Screening can also find the disease an an early state, when it is curable 90% of the time. While men and women are diagnosed with colon cancer in virtually equal numbers, women often underestimate their risk. Learn more about colorectal cancer and how you can contribute to research and awareness programs at NCCRA.org.

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If you’ve got a hankering for some fab designer shoes, check out Bluefly today. They are givine an extra 20% off their already discounted price on shoes and boots. That applies to women’s as well as men’s, so you can get that special guy in your life looking up to snuff too.

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Check out the ultra cute lacy party shoes at Nine West. No need to break the bank on shoes, Nine West does a fantastic job of style and price. Plus there is that added incentive of free shipping.

And if you have time, you can play the shoe diva’s clost game and win free stuff! Just what I love, free shoes!

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Pam Anderson, not necessarily known for her shoes, donated a pair of hers to Heather Mills (wife of Sir Paul McCartney of Beatles fame) celebrity shoe auction to benefit MAG.

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is one of the world’s leading humanitarian organisations providing conflict-affected countries with a real chance for a better future.

Says MAG, “We clear the remnants of conflict from some of the world’s poorest nations, we educate and employ local people and help provide solutions for those trapped by poverty and economic devastation through no fault of their own.”

The auction is being hosted by Ebay where you too can bid on a pair of Pam Anderson’s signed Stella McCartney Stilettos.

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